Programme Test Manager (SC Cleared)

TL;DR

Programme Test Manager (SC Cleared): Lead and manage testing across a large-scale public sector programme with an accent on test governance, strategy, environments management, and delivery. Focus on coordinating mixed testing teams (manual and automation), engaging senior stakeholders, and ensuring quality assurance standards and timelines.

Location: Mostly Remote (Corsham 1 day every 2 weeks + occasional London travel)

Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Company

High-profile public sector programme already underway in central government.

What you will do

• Lead and manage testing across a large-scale programme
• Define and implement test governance and strategy
• Oversee environments management across multiple workstreams
• Manage and coordinate mixed testing teams (manual and automation)
• Engage with senior stakeholders across technical and business teams
• Ensure quality assurance standards and delivery timelines are met

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Programme Test Manager on complex programmes
• Strong experience in test governance and strategy
• Solid background in environments management
• Experience managing cross-functional test teams (manual & automation)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within the public sector / central government
• Active SC Clearance (essential)